94th year • Issue No. 6 A non-profit service of the Victoria Beach Club Friday, July 26, 2019
The big, bad wolf had no luck with these three little piggies!! No amount of huffing or puffing would blow the VB Masquerade down! Skies threatened but nothing could keep the enthusiasm of a long line of awesome characters from having a great time! See some of the action starting on page 16.
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Lori and Greg Edwards 2 July 19, 2019 Victoria Beach HERALD Adult Soccer Tournament FC Chuck Norris took third over Just For Kicks. The teams played hard, and a big thanks to all athletes for playing competitively, fairly and welcoming the solo players who didn’t have a team. Thanks to those that dropped off the case of water and helped clean up. Much appreciated!
Happy Anniversary from VB Community Centre!
You might have heard. We have a little anniversary present for you. We’ve wanted to give you this gift for a while now. Here’s another hint – it will make your time in Victoria Beach even more enjoyable. Meet us at the toboggan hill beside A loud clap of thunder woke everyone up on the day of the Soccer the Community Centre on Saturday, Tournament, and when the rain stopped, 4 teams sweat it out for August 3 at noon. Stop in to the the trophy. Country Market on the way or come Round robin leader Oaks United chose the pitch with the small early for our wonderful breakfast. nets, winning a close semi in sudden death overtime, and holding off a tough Team Tibs in the final for the tournament win! PROVIDING
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Teen Movie Night
Suzy Blunderfield 4 July 19, 2019 Victoria Beach HERALD President’s Message There are 5 members of the VB Club Executive 2 years. We will be electing President, Vice- Victoria Beach Club and 9 Herald issues. This is my second time President, Treasurer and Secretary this year. I writing the message from the VB Club, so that have served as president for 4 years (2 elected and BOARD means we’re halfway through the season! 2 because the President stepped down early in his PAST PRESIDENT The community this year seems more vibrant term and the by-laws require a member of the Anil Kaul than ever! Tickets are selling out faster than Executive to step in for his remaining term). I will ever for events. Trivia Night sold out within 15 let my name stand for re-election as President. PRESIDENT mins. I strolled to the tennis courts at 9:30 on The Vice-President, Jennifer Engbrecht, has the morning that tickets went on sale to find out decided to not stand for re-election but I know Suzy Blunderfield (204) 292-0397 there had been a line up since 8:30 and it was sold will remain active in the club. Jennifer was out. Sorry team. I know for next year. The 30+ instrumental in getting the sound and video Dance sold out in about a week and desperate system at the clubhouse updated this spring and VICE PRESIDENT dance want-to-goers are posting on Facebook to it looks great to have it all tidy and mounted. Jennifer Engbrecht (204) 795-2376 find extra tickets. Thank you Jennifer for your commitment to the The VB Club spends a lot of time and money beach and for being so engaged at all of the club maintaining the clubhouse. One of the initiatives activities! SECRETARY this year is to paint the clubhouse. This is a The Treasurer, Dave Wilson, has been writing Barb Hansford significant cost. We have requested that signs cheques and counting bags of money for 4 years. (204) 955-9716 not be fixed to the door or walls as it damages Dave has agreed to let his name stand for re- the paint. The clubhouse is not a bulletin board. election. Dave’s responsiveness and decisiveness TREASURER Please have the same respect for it that you would are assets that I really appreciate! Dave Wilson your own cottage. Barb Hansford, our secretary for the last 3 years, 756-2757 The VB Club AGM is August 18th at 4:00. At will no longer be keeping us organized, but I’m this meeting we will hold elections for several sure will be volunteering at lots of activities. Barb DIRECTOR AT LARGE positions. If you would like to put your name never says no to helping with anything and is Shannon Bowden forward, please speak to any of the members of extremely generous with her time to the club. the Executive or just turn up at the meeting and Shannon Bowden is our Director at Large, put your name forward at that time. It is a great who among other things spends time over the Victoria Beach Club opportunity to give back to a community that has winter getting the club grants to pay for several given us all so much and to meet some engaged of the employee positions that we hire. Shannon OFFICERS and active members of the VB family. The terms has been doing this position for one year, so re- for the positions on the VB Club Executive are election not required for this position this AGM. vb herald publisher continued next page Lana Meier [email protected] 204-292-2128 for advertising About the Victoria Beach Herald One of the longest continuously publishing community newspapers in HERALD EDITOR Canada, now in our 94th year, the Victoria Beach Herald is a service of Barb Pritchard the Victoria Beach Club. The Herald prints nine issues each summer on Kevin Dubé Fridays from late June to mid-August. The Herald welcomes submissions [email protected] from readers focused on family events, beach happenings, community issues, etc. Letters to the Editor are always welcome: they must be MEMBERSHIP signed with the author’s name and be written with the understanding Monica White that many people read the Herald, including youngsters. Submissions should be sent via email to [email protected]. Those SPECIAL EVENTS without access to email can place written submissions in the VB Herald Cathy Bizruchak mailbox behind the cash counter at the Victoria Beach General Store. Submission deadline is 4PM Fridays with the exception of VB Club SWIMMING event convenor submissions for events occurring on weekend days. Greg and Lori Edwards Editor TENNIS 2019 CHILDREN’S MOVIE LIST • Tues. & Thurs. • Movies start at 7:30 pm for July, 7:00 pm for Aug. Stino Siragusa Rex Neuendorff DATE MOVIE July 25 Spiderman in the Spider-Verse | PG, 117 Minutes July 2 Dogs Way Home | PG, 96 Minutes July 30 Bolt | PG, 96 Minutes PLANNED GIVING July 4 Lego Movie 2-The Second Part | PG, 107 Minutes Aug 1 Christopher Robin | PG, 104 Minutes Bruce Eyford July 9 Incredibles 2 | PG, 118 Minutes Aug 6 The Grinch | PG, 86 Minutes July 11 Jurassic World-Fallen Kingdom | PG, 2 hours 13 Minutes Aug 8 Goosebumps 2-Haunted Halloween | PG, 90 Minutes July 16 Mary Poppins Retuns | PG, 2 hours 10 Minutes Aug 13 How to Train your Dragon-the Hidden World July 18 Hotel Transylvania 2-Summer Vacation | PG, 97 Minutes | PG, 104 minutes July 23 Ralph Breaks the Internet | PG, 111 Minutes Aug 15 ET_The Extra-Terrestrial | PG, 105 Minutes Victoria Beach HERALD July 19, 2019 5
Continued from page 4 regular basis. A table will be set up to sell them Saturday of August long at the raffle. They are $45. The store continues to sell the Next time you run into one of these volunteers, I would encourage trucker hats for $15 (without charging us a commission- thanks!) you to thank them for their time. These people have families and and they are as popular this year as the year we introduced them. day jobs and like you, they are on holiday. Another volunteer opportunity we have for next year is The tennis community at VB is booming. The courts are busy membership. Online membership sales have increased and door- with people of all ages and skill levels and activities organized to-door canvassing efforts have decreased. The membership that accommodate all of them. Stino and Rex over the last two position entails work organizing material for distribution at years have dedicated a tremendous number of hours to making the weekend blitz and distribution and collection from sales sure the activities run smoothly. They are ready to pass on their throughout the season. Monica White has done this for several knowledge to another team of volunteers. If the tennis courts years. Danya Carter and lots of other helpers (Darcie Reimer, are your second home, you may as well earn your keep and make Yvette Wilson, Lisa Lawrence, Jen Campbell, Barb Hansford- yourself useful and volunteer! 😊 sorry for anyone I missed) worked with her to get this done. This The hoodies have been a success and we’ve sold lots at the events is a great opportunity to get to know the members of the VB Club. we’ve had them out at. There are grey and royal blue in adult I’ll leave you with a quote from Allen Klein- “Research has sizes and light blue and orange in youth sizes. They are being shown that people who volunteer often live longer”. sold between 7:00 and 7:30 at the canteen during the movies on a The tan lines may fade, but the memories will last a lifetime, Suzy Blunderfield
VB Doctor’s Office The medical clinic can be found at 124 Birch Ave. There are 2 For Sale clinics on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The first runs from 9:30am to 11:30 am and the second from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Wednesday and Friday there is one clinic running from 5:30 to 7:30pm ONLY. The VB Medical Clinic is available to EVERYONE. Please bring your MANITOBA HEALTH CARD (or other 1 PELICAN POINT ROAD Provincial or jurisdictional Health card) and cheque or cash for Words cannot describe the beauty and features of this lakefront home. Rest- prescriptions filled at the clinic. ing on a maintenance free lawn, this 1-3/4 storey, 3 BR year round home The Medical Committee presents breathtaking views of Lake Winnipeg. Every consideration has been taken to provide the utmost comfort from the well-appointed kitchen; sepa- rate dining area; cozy sitting area upstairs; fireplace in living room; brightly lit sunroom; screen porch to escape the elements, and hot tub on the enormous deck. Capture the sunset from almost anywhere in the home. This is a must see to appreciate everything this wonderful home offers.
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We can help. 6 July 19, 2019 Victoria Beach HERALD Council News Thanks to those who attended the recent Council meeting held at Our municipality is 100 years old on August 6! We hope you’ve the East Beaches Social Scene on Tuesday, July 16. It’s great to see seen the posters and received the E-news blast inviting you to join so many people come out to our meetings held at Victoria Beach. us at the many events planned during the week of August 4 through We expect bigger crowds during the summer months, however 11th. The Committee members have been working hard to put we are very pleased to see the solid turnout at our meetings held together events in all corners of the RM and we invite you to bike here on the third Tuesday of every month, for all 12 months of the or hike your way to these events and get to know your community year. A reminder that all of our Council Meetings are recorded and and your neighbours. Please take a look at the RM website, 100th uploaded to our website for those who wish to be informed and Anniversary Page and the VB 100th Anniversary Facebook page who can’t attend the meetings. for updates. Has your family put together a family history story We also had plenty of interested residents attend our Fire Smart board, with photos and stories of your personal history here? Put and EMO meeting held on July 10th at the VB Community Centre them in front of your residence for your neighbours to see and and there was a good contingent of interested rate payers at the then bring them to the Village Green on August 6 to share your Public Utilities Board Public Hearing at the Social Scene held on stories with new and old friends. For inspiration have a look at the July 13. The PUB hearing was to deal with the proposed water rate wonderful David Family history board on the corner of David and increases over the next 4 years, for those hooked up to the Victoria Ateah Roads. Please take a look at the schedule of events posted in Beach 8th Avenue Water Treatment Plant. We hope to have rate the community and join us during our 100th Anniversary week of approvals back from the PUB within 2 months. celebrations. Given the recent rains our Fire Chief Brad Patzer has lifted the This is also a final reminder that all tax and water bill payments Fire Ban. We would encourage all residents to continue to be are due in the RM office at 705-1661 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, vigilant and careful with open fires and we remind you that you R3J 3T7 by no later than July 31. need to fill out an updated permit to have a fire in your outdoor Your VB Council fire pit. The new permits can be found at the Fire Hall and on our website rmofvictoriabeach.ca under Forms & Documents, then click on the Fire Pit Permit Application icon for the form. Inspections will be carried out on the permit applications prior to approval. Fire is our biggest risk and we encourage fire awareness, preparedness and safety. Those in the Hampton area will notice that their stair access to the beach has been improved. There will also be a new sand ladder VB Country Market 2019 for the area near the Sand Cliffs, which will provide the hale and Let’s start with a huge thank you to all the vendors and customers hearty with access to that beautiful area, while preserving the sand that have attended and participated in the VB Country Market so cliffs. far this year. It’s been an absolute pleasure to meet new people Public Works continues to work on clearing space for the new each and every week. The Market is the place to meet up with Recycling and Garbage depot and will be working on improving neighbours and friends and to see the vendors that you have the MTS trail that parallels Highway #59, to allow ease of access visited for years. for cyclists and walkers to get to the new depot from the current The VB Country Market hours are 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM every site. The path allows people to stay off the highway as they cycle or Saturday and you can find us in the parking lot of the Victoria walk the .53 of a kilometer, or .35 of a mile, to the new bin location. Beach Community Centre. Over the next several weeks, new vendors will be joining us so be sure to stop by to see what’s new. 2019 Victoria Beach Golf Course Rates There’s always room for more vendors, so anyone who is interested MEMBERSHIPS: Seasonal Monthly Two Weeks can contact the VB Country Market via email vbcountrymarket@ Family - Adult Couple $ 560.00 $ 305.00 $ 225.00 Single - Adult $ 310.00 $ 200.00 $ 160.00 gmail.com or by texting or calling Carol at 204-880-0025. The Junior - 13 to 17 $ 185.00 $ 120.00 $ 115.00 weekly fee for vendors is $20 this year with additional fees of $5 for Family (Max 2) $ 400.00 $ 185.00 $ 150.00 1 Adult & 1 Child table rental if vendors don’t have their own. 12 & under $ 130.00 $ 90.00 $ 75.00 Please join us each week to see what’s available, to support our GREEN FEES: 9 holes Weekdays - $ 15.00 Weekends - $ 17.00 community, and to visit with neighbours and friends -- especially Children (12 & Under) - Weekdays $7.00/round Weekends $10.00/round LOCKERS: Lower Locked Upper Locked Lower Open Upper Open as we all join in the celebration of this beautiful municipality’s Seasonal $ 35.00 $ 30.00 $ 30.00 $ 25.00 100th anniversary! Monthly $ 30.00 $ 25.00 $ 30.00 $ 20.00 Daily - $5.00 Manager: Karl Hutchison For more information, contact Carol Bartmanovich at 3 Wheeled Carts - $40.00 PHONE – 204-756-2435 [email protected]. All above fees / memberships include GST. Children 12 & under may not tee off Saturday, Sunday or Holidays until after 10:00 am and must be accompanied by an adult. Small tournaments welcome. Gift Certificates & Debit Payment available. See you there! Golfers can drive into the golf course May, June, September & October. Victoria Beach HERALD July 19, 2019 7 You are Invited to the RM of Victoria Beach 100th Anniversary Celebrations 2019 Saturday, August 3 Friday, August 9 12:00 to 12:30 – Victoria Beach Community Centre – Unveiling 7:00 to 8:00 pm – Victoria Beach Cemetery – guided tour of the Centennial Gift to Community (centennial fun at breakfast cemetery to hear stories of the pioneering families, meet at the 9-noon, and Country Market 10-1) cemetery gate on HWY 504 3:00 to 5:00 – Faith Bible Camp – tours of their camp, guided Saturday, August 10 and self-guided, refreshments and more 7:00 to 9:00 – Social Scene – VB The Musical Sunday, August 4 Sunday, August 11 1:00 to 5:00 – Elk Island – tours of original Faith Bible Camp 2:00 to 4:00 – Social Scene – VB The Musical site (weather dependent) 2:00 to 5:00 – Faith Bible Camp – tours of their camp, guided Stay tuned to the Herald and VB 100th Anniversary Facebook and self-guided, refreshments and more page and for more activities and updates. Monday, August 5 10:00 to 4:00 – Saffies Store – day full of fun Voyageur skills and competitions both at the store and on the beach, lots to do and see – see Saffies poster for details 1:00 to 5:00 – Elk Island – tours of original Faith Bible Camp site (weather dependent) 1:00 to 6:00 – Village Green – Life at VB – displays of old-time fishing, mink ranching, peddling, VB Veterans, demonstrations and more; Local Family Histories displays 8:00 to 11:00 pm – Saffies Store – Beach bonfire, French sing along, storytelling under the stars Tuesday, August 6 – 100th Anniversary on the Village Green 10:00 to 12:00 – Village Green – Family Activities – vintage tractors parade, face painting, rock painting, beading 10:00 to 12:00 – Village Green – buskers The Anglican Parish of St. Michael 12:00 to 1:00 – Village Green – Greetings from community VICTORIA BEACH leaders, unveiling of 100th Legacy Panels, cake and music The Anglican Parish of St. Michael 8th and Pine, 1:00 to 3:00 – History Hunt – teams race to the sites of all 16 RM Legacy Panels, answer the question and first team back with all VB invites you to worship with us each Sunday the correct answers wins the VB Prize Pack throughout the year at 11:30am. 1:00 – family picnic and sharing of family storyboards, Life at Victoria Beach displays about fishing, mink ranching, peddling Please join us… all are welcome! and VB Veterans; Local Family Histories displays www.stmichaelsvb.ca 1:00 to 6:00 – music – Dixie Beats Band, Stucky and Friends, Small Victories Band 7:00 to 9:00 – Storytelling Under Canvas – stories of VB elders and what life was like back in the day Bring a picnic, blanket or lawn chair and plan to spend the day. Extra parking is at the Community Centre with a tractor and wagon shuttle to the Village Green. Wednesday, August 7 7:00 to 8:00 pm – Victoria Beach Cemetery – guided tour of the cemetery to hear stories of the pioneering families, meet at the cemetery gate on HWY 504 Thursday, August 8 Satisfaction Guaranteed 2:00 to 3:00 and again 3:00 to 4:00 – Victoria Beach Cemetery – guided tour of the cemetery to hear stories of the pioneering families, meet at the cemetery gate on HWY 504 8 July 19, 2019 Victoria Beach HERALD Early Roads and Paths in VB The initial development of Victoria Beach as a cottage resort Victoria Bay) and west from Sixth Avenue to Fourth Avenue. took place in the early 1900s through a small company headed Some of this reserve would later become the Village Green, the by Charles W.N. Kennedy. The private-stock entity was called commercial and recreation area and the land dominated by the the Victoria Beach Investment Company. Kennedy was a hustler, railway infrastructure. Access points and roads were developed as an entrepreneur who dreamed big with an ambitious plan for a it became efficient to do so. Fifth Avenue takes a half-block dip east summer community built within the lovely boreal forests along as a result of this hold-back where once the train was projected to the shores of Lake Winnipeg. Together with a cohort of investor swerve further into the cottage area. friends, he acquired all the land within what is now the vehicle Kennedy, Sprague and the Company shareholders were well restricted area as well as the access lands through the marsh and aware of what the early cottagers wanted most: a sunny, warm commenced its development about 1910. beach and a chance to play in the water. The beautiful sandy beach Charles Kennedy had been trained and employed in the which begins at Pier Point was the blockbuster selling feature for Manitoba Land Titles Office so he knew a thing or two about potential cottagers who flocked to the area on day excursions by acquiring and developing land in this province. As the company he steamer boats crossing the lake from Selkirk or Winnipeg Beach. headed answered to its shareholders, the Victoria Beach Company After the arrival of the CNR railway in 1916, day trippers continued hired a crack team of surveyors and work crews to organize and to be courted as potential cottage buyers and renters. While these develop the wild lands in an efficient and effective manner. Right future cottagers were most impressed with the white sand and from the start, the Company, and Kennedy in particular, held gentle access to the water, they probably didn’t realize that the land firm to a vision of a leafy cottage community adapting within sloped up steeply from that point north. They would have to ascend the forest, rather than dominating or manipulating it. Working the tall, sandy cliffs that hug the lands which proceed north from under challenging conditions, the Company’s surveyors were Arthur Beach to Patricia to Alex, King Edward and Connaught, highly skilled and diligent; their survey records were later expertly all the way to the gentle entrance to Sandy Bay Beach. These cliffs translated to waxed linen, which was the material for making needed stairs to access the beaches below, and as we well know, permanent blueprints at that time. Many of their original survey stairs are costly to build. The Company therefore steered people stakes can be found marking property lines right up to the present from the developing cottage areas to Clubhouse Beach because for day. many years to come, this was the only accessible beach. When it came time to use the surveys to guide the creation of the Cottage development in the beach generally developed grid of avenues and cross streets, the labour crews were instructed northward from Arthur Road through the 1920s. As both Fifth to adapt the routes to existing conditions. While trying to keep and Fourth avenues terminated on Arthur , a 15-foot wide path expenses acceptable to shareholders in making the avenues for was cut between what could be considered extensions of these two cottage development, the crews, working with horses and wagons, avenues, to allow for better access to the stores, the tennis courts would go around the biggest boulders and maintain the best of and eventually to the train station , and on to the only beach that the birch clumps and towering evergreens. The result is what we was readily accessible. That footpath, developed by the Victoria celebrate today: picturesque, winding roads with respect for and Beach Company around 1915 still exists between Arthur Road minimal disturbance to the embrace of the forest. Early cottage and the tennis courts and Village Green. In order to provide some roads were narrower, sandier , more shaded and more rambling. protection for the quirky public role of the path, officials with the Naturally this heavy work of opening roads was undertaken over Victoria Beach Company, legal owners of all roads, paths and a period of years. During this time Charles Kennedy died tragically infrastructure, pondered how to protect the public path. The VB after a fire in Winnipeg and was replaced by another beach booster Herald of August 13, 1949, recorded company officials considering by the name of Frank Sprague. With the exception of the lots along the designation of a “King’s Highway” on the path for protection in Sunset (then an actual boulevard along the lakefront), individual perpetuity under the Crown. Today we know this as a municipal cottage lots were developed not only as they were sold but when right-of-way. there was some unrecorded degree of critical mass to make the As well, the road running to the pier from the sports ground was ploughing of the avenue financially prudent. This work was designated “Government Street”, largely because of the presence ongoing throughout the 1920s. Secondary footpaths were also cut of the Dominion’s air field, as well as its role as the access road parallel to the twisty avenues for the use and safety of pedestrians, to the pier, the responsibility of the Public Works ministry of the especially the many children. Portions of these ‘inside paths’ Dominion Government. remain in many places today as shortcuts between cottages, and Today the pressures of modern development remind us that the are now the domain of kids, old friends and skunks. founders of Victoria Beach strived to create a settlement pattern In their earliest plan, the Victoria Beach Company reserved a that respected both the humans and the environment. large block of land south from Arthur Road to the bay (then called Sheila Grover Victoria Beach HERALD July 19, 2019 9 Support our VB Youth Soccer Community Center! Tournament VB is a great summer place, but activity doesn’t stop at the end of August! Beach style soccer, no cleats (shoes optional) We are truly fortunate at Victoria Beach to have the Victoria Monday August 5th 9:30-11:30. (9am Squirts) Beach Community Centre just outside our gates. Many cottagers Teams may be pre-made but only up to six players leaving room take advantage of activities at the center, including the Saturday breakfast, farmer’s market, daily pickleball, curling, Zumba and to combine teams and add newcomers on the spot which will be many more year-round activities. chosen by the conveners. We need to support the center, as it has helped to enhance our 8 minute/half beautiful community (not to mention increase our property 6 players on at any time including goalie. values). Winner determined by: One of the VBCC fundraisers is a golf tournament hosted at 1. Goal Differential in all matches Grand Pines on August 9th. Players will be hitting the links at 2. Total Goals 1 PM for a great day filled with a variety of on the course games 3. Points between teams followed by a great steak dinner back at the Community Centre. 4. Goal differential between both teams This year’s tournament features a great assortment of silent 5. Total goals between teams auction prizes – many of which have a retail value of over $1,000 6. Sudden Death Shoot Out each. Golfers and guests will be enthusiastic to bid on anything from an amazing backyard shed, a luxury mattress, a mountain Come on out kids to play RECREATIONAL style soccer at this bike, a night with your own rock and roll band - or even a fun annual event. beautiful new hot tub Set those iPhone alarms because participation cut-off requires Victoria Beach Community Centre is a volunteer run club that arrival by 9:15am to make up the teams and draw sheet. relies on major fundraisers like this to continue to offer great Squirt Division (<10years old) at 9am- 9:30 Arrival at 8:45. Teams programming year-round. to be made on the spot. 5 minutes/half. Event co-chair John Heppenstall says he chose to be involved Apparently, there are soccer trophies out there somewhere. Please because 100 per cent of funds raised go directly to the cause. look around the cottage and return them to the Bruce Sirrell- “There are no administration costs at all and it helps community VB Rec Director. It’s been at least a few years since they’ve been members within Victoria Beach and the East Beaches come seen. Keep your eyes peeled please. together.” Committee member Greg Loader adds, “This really adds to the fabric of the beach. It’s great to have the center as a The Edwards & Kaul Families. year-round meeting place”. Your best way to be involved in the fun is to get your golfers together and enter your team online at www.vbcommunitycentre. com. Library News Hey everyone, it’s your Librarians! We want to remind everyone French Lessons at VB! about book club for 9 to 13 year olds every Friday at 1:00 and story time for the young kids every Wednesday at 11:00. Also make sure The French lessons are back. your books are returned in a week and in person for your change Came and join me at the VB library every Tuesday night from 7 back. We would also like to remind everyone that donations and pm to 9 pm, to learn basic French. All levels welcome . volunteers are welcome. Hope to see you there! Kennidi & Lexi Sophie McGoey
RMVB Garbage Pickup Summer Schedule TOOLS • DELIVERING • BUILDING • DEMOLISHING TO: • HAULING AWAY • LAWN & GARDEN Door-to-door pickup is as follows (June 24 to Sept. 4, 2019): RENT MONDAY - Albert Beach, all areas south of Arthur Road and west of Ateah Road, including Ateah Road TUESDAY - All avenues in Restricted Area north of Arthur • ATV • Snowmobile • Chainsaws Road including Sunset Boulevard & Accessories • Trimmers WEDNESDAY - Municipal garbage enclosures in all areas. • Mowers • ATV • Augers & more Garbage is to be placed in garbage bags and left in containers • Marine (preferably bear-resistant ones). Containers are to be placed in the • Motorcycle front yard - not on the road allowance - by no later than 8:30 am. PICK-UP IS FOR HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE ONLY. • Generators TRAVERSE BAY LANDFILL: PTH#11 - 3 miles east of PTH#11 & #59 intersection. Summer Hours OPEN DAILY - 9 am to 5 pm. Call 204-482-7782 A pass is required, they can be picked up at the gate, public works, or Toll Free 1-888-482-7782 www.westsidehonda.ca the municipal office. 6837 HWY 9, SELKIRK 10 July 19, 2019 Victoria Beach HERALD Art Thursdays Is a creative program design to inspire and unite the community. snacks as the clubhouse can get quite warm! All instructors teach at the same time in the same location. If The instructors for the week of July 29th are below. Please check you would like to attend a program, please contact the instructors the VB Club Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter feeds for updates directly. This year due to popular demand we have expanded and as new artists join week to week! now have a Wellness and Fitness section. Please bring water and Artists:
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Many of the programs above have specific requirements like For the Moccasin program this week Ashleigh won’t be present food ingredients to bring, craft supplies, paint supplies, and the but will have Moccasin making kits available for purchase. Email like. Please visit the VB Club Facebook page for class updates and her in advance if you want to pick one up on Thursday! additions or contact the program owner directly at the phone, text, or email provided in the charts above. Barb Pritchard East Indian Dinner Bollywood Dancers Hosted by the Victoria Beath Police Service Sponsored by the East India Company AND FEATURING Tickets $22 Tickets on Sale NOW at the VB Store, Saffie’s Albert Beach, and Hillside Beach Eatery Sat., Aug. 3, 2019 5:00 to 8:30 PM For more information, contact Victoria Beach Sports Club VB Police Service at 204-756-2322 Victoria Beach HERALD July 19, 2019 11 Art Exhibition: Land, Water, Air This show will feature a variety of works from a diverse group of artists, the majority having strong ties to our Victoria Beach community. A powerful body of work, we will offer a closer look at the Manitoban Landscape through the lens of the contemporary artist. Dynamic in medium and with stylistic distinction, this exhibition features interpretations by 17 prominent, established and emerging Manitoba based artists. Our continuing partnership with Jeff Jeff Gasenzer of Fleet gallery also allows us to feature works from the legendary and iconic Manitoban artist, Tony Tascona. Given the long and diverse history of landscape painting, particularly in Victoria Beach, it is not surprising that many artists still dabble in the genre today. As evident in this contemporary landscape collection, many creatives have taken cues from the past to create landscape art that is both evidently inspired and highly original. We are pleased to announce our annual exhibition titled, Land, Water, Air. We invite you to experience this exception body of work Sunday August 4th from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm VB Clubhouse Cheers continued next page North 59 Artist Collective
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Save the Date! August 18/19 the VB Community Church and St Thanks to Hans Boge, Mennonite, for leading the Michael’s Anglican Church will be having a joint service, led by service last Sunday. This coming Sunday we look forward to Rev Judith Whitmore to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the hearing from Kent Rygiel, Faith Bible Camp. RM of Victoria Beach. All are welcome to join us at 10am at the Choir practice is prior to the service at 9:30 am. If you enjoy church, corner of 8th & Pine. singing please join us - no experience required. Taxi rides to the You are also welcome to join us weekly on Sunday mornings service are available. If you need a ride call Bill Main 204-756- at the Victoria Beach Community Church. We meet Sunday 6172, on Saturday evening. mornings from 10 - 11am at the corner of 8th & Pine. Speakers Check us out on Facebook Victoria Beach Community Church. from various denominations challenge and encourage us.
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2015 2015 2014 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2011 2010 20 July 19, 2019 Victoria Beach HERALD CONTINUED touring from coast to coast to coast with a film crew – everywhere “a beauty” (join us at the screening for instructions on that one!) in Canada except the Northwest Territories, from March to May and the canoeing scene in BC were both serendipitous moments. of 2009. Carroll played lead guitar and pedal steel, John K. Samson Carroll was back in the studio more recently with Greg Graffin, sang lead vocals and played guitar, Jason Tait played drums, and the singer-songwriter who founded Bad Religion. Carroll played Greg Smith played bass guitar. Winnipeg multi-instrumentalist guitar and slide on the Cold as the Clay album. That gig meant Rusty Matyas joined them for the tour, playing guitar, keyboards recording in Dave Grohl’s studio with heavyweights such as the and trumpet. Indie rockers the Constantines joined them for the members of Social Distortion. tour. The Victoria Beach Film Festival runs at 7 pm on Saturday, Aug. 3 Starting on Canada’s east coast, the bands made their way and Sunday, Aug. 4 at the Clubhouse. to Winnipeg, played at the Burton Cummings Theatre, then He remembers saying, “I’ll have to go and find my chops because continued to the west coast. They then bussed north to Whitehorse I don’t know where they are.” to conclude the odyssey. “There was weariness. Normally, we wouldn’t go on a tour that long,” Carroll recalls. “The scale was a little bit bigger.” The documentary almost fell through because the stock market crashed the year before the tour. “We were lucky to get it made but we did it at a fraction of the budget that we started with,” Carroll says. Although there were investors early on in the planning of the documentary, MTS and Manitoba Film and Music were the only funders of the project in the end. IMDB lists the budget as $300,000 but Carroll wonders if that might be a bit high. Carroll says there was more drama on the tour than the documentary lets on. “There were seismic fights,” he reports, remembering how the three-person film crew almost cracked, since they weren’t as familiar with touring as the band members. Another thing about the documentary is how some moments fell wonderfully into place. Greg Smith gives a lesson on how to make
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The first session of swimming lessons has been a great success and has come to an end. Session 2 will begin on July 22nd. If you Swim News! are interested in registering for the second session, please see Tess at the swimming dock from 9:00-10:30 AM. First of all, a huge thank you goes out to all of the volunteers that showed up to help make the registration a smashing Speaking of swimming lessons, Swim Day Results success! Behind the desk collecting fees-Anita, Gord, Darcy Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 200m on July and Jenny or helping get the materials and clipboards out to the 20th! You took on the challenge and succeeded! A HUGE thank people in line-Barb and her wonderful daughter Chayse. As well, you to the volunteers – Di and George Chase, Darleen Lamont, we received lots of positive feedback on some of the new “tweaks” Heather Lamont and Gord Poulton. We couldn’t have done it to the registration process and putting the “draft” schedule in the without you! Thank you to Darcey Cameron for taking pictures. Herald before the registration was also well received. continued on Page 23
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Indigenous peoples have lived on Lake Winnipeg much longer for all future generations. than we have had cottages on its shores – since it formed from the Over the past year, the collective supported the work of two waters of Lake Agassiz. Stories about the way of life on the lake First Nations in gathering knowledge from fishers about critical have been passed down to the present day, ensuring the survival fish habitat. This knowledge will help the First Nations develop of each generation and fostering a deep respect for water and the community-led habitat monitoring programs and respond to lake. Unfortunately, over the last century Canadian governments proposed developments and regulatory changes related to water pushed aside Indigenous peoples and their stories, and also enabled rights and fishery management. dramatic changes on the land (e.g. draining wetlands) which have This year the collective also completed a review of Indigenous-led degraded the health of Lake Winnipeg. environmental initiatives across Canada, from the Yukon River to In 2014, leaders from 14 First Nations gathered to share their Bras D’or Lake in Cape Breton. Indigenous people across the country concerns and consider solutions for improving the lake’s health. are coming together to protect the land and water. After learning With the support of the Lake Winnipeg Foundation (LWF), these from these groups, the Lake Winnipeg Indigenous Collective set people formed the Lake Winnipeg Indigenous Collective, aimed at the goal of becoming an independent organization in the next raising the voices of Indigenous peoples to protect Lake Winnipeg four years. Consequently, the collective and the LWF board hired a continued next page WAYNE’S BACKHOE & EXCAVATION LTD a COR Safety Certified Company (204) 756.2553 Visit us at waynesbackhoe.com
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director with the decision-making authority necessary for running continued Swim News the collective while facilitating the transition to independence from LWF. Also, we couldn’t run this event without keeping everyone safe! In addition, the collective hosts an annual youth camp to foster Thank you to the swim team: Tess, Avery, Blake, Duncan, Finn the next generation of Indigenous water stewards. Youth from and Kieran. communities around the lake learn teachings from elders, spend Standing ovations go out to: Luke Stibbard, James Watson, Samson time on the lake fishing, and discover ways they can improve the Lock, Jordan McCombe, Brando Soloman, Bennett Sime-Surcon, health of Lake Winnipeg by working in their own communities. Merritt Boning, Dru Culleton, Addison Mawhinney, Alex Stibbard, Through their work, the Lake Winnipeg Indigenous Collective Dan Roch, Greg Edwards, Mark Lamont, Jonathon Fenton, Sydney unites First Nations in the Lake Winnipeg basin, and provides Stibbard, Capri Mawhinney, Katja Roch, Paige Edwards, Amelia resources to these communities so they can better communicate Blunderfield, Alexis Bru, Alexandra Mason, Jessica Preston, Sarah with one another and with other governments/groups. With the Watson, Suzanne Iafolla and Jenny Hasenack Bru. First Nations Principles of OCAPTM (ownership, control, access, Our fastest VB swimmers this year are: Alexis Bru and Dru and possession) in mind, the collective also supports efforts to Culleton ensure the respectful inclusion of Indigenous knowledge towards Kudos to our winners! maintaining the sustainability of Lake Winnipeg. You can support the work of LWF and the Lake Winnipeg Indigenous Collective by joining us for the Victoria Beach and District Walk for Water on Sunday, August 11, as a participant, pledger, or donor. Pledge forms for walkers are available at Victoria Beach locations, Saffie’s in Albert Beach, and online at lakewinnipegfoundation.org. For more information, contact Deanne McDonald ([email protected]; 204 232 2656) or Sandy McCaig ([email protected]; 204 756 8855). Walk Day details will be provided in the next two Heralds. Stay tuned!
Social Bridge In lieu of the Wednesday bridge at VBCC you are welcome to play SOCIAL BRIDGE Tuesdays at 2:15 pm at the Social Scene - 3 Ateah Road across from the VB Community Center. You don’t need a partner, A/C on hot days, and no flies! $2.00 for members, $3.00 for non-members, or $20 for a yearly Keep swimming and see you on August 3rd for the 800m! membership. If you need further information call Tammy Lori and Greg Edwards MacIntosh at 756-6365. Thank you Tammy
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Only two days left to snag your spot in this year’s ladies golf Submitted on behalf of the 2019 Organizing Committee: tournament at the VB golf course — sign up now before all slots Patti Ulrich ([email protected]) in this popular annual tournament are gone. Karl and his crew at Stephanie Schultz ([email protected]) the golf course will be taking registrations for the two draws (8:30 Margo Goodhand ([email protected]) a.m. and 11:30 a.m.) just till noon on July 26. Laura Ateah ([email protected]) The fee is only $25, an excellent deal as it includes a prize-filled Ruth Lindsey-Armstrong ([email protected]) windup party at the Victoria Beach Community Centre on Hwy 59, with delicious treats from the Merry Makers. All participants must be 18 and over, and cash payment is required at registration (non-members also pay $15 green fees). Personal Training This is a popular and fun nine-hole event, with proceeds going to three great causes this year — the Community Centre, the Are you interested in… Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation and the East Beaches 1. One on one with a personal trainer animal shelter. 2. Partner training Don’t forget to tuck a little cash away to compete in our putting 3. Individualized exercise programs contest and enter our silent auction — it’s shaping up to be another Please contact Julie McPetrie at #204-979-2707 for more year of great stuff from our local sponsors. information. Donations can still be dropped off to any of the organizers below, or directly to the golf course, up to July 29. All donors are, as always, gratefully acknowledged at the event and in the Herald VB Volleyball Tournament! online and in print. Gather your buds and enjoy a day of bumping and jumping (aka as reaching for ‘experienced’ athletes). The VB-VBall tournament is on Saturday July 27, 2019. Games start at 9:00 and go until mid afternoon. Teams must have at least 2 female players on the court. Aerobics & Total Body There will be competitive and recreational (newer adult players and kids) divisions. If you want to play but don’t have a team you can still register and we’ll try to find a spot for you on a team that Conditioning Classes needs players. To register, contact Mike Lesiuk before Friday July 26 at 8PM at 204-791-2912 (phone or text) or email [email protected], leaving in the Clubhouse your team name, the division and a contact person and their phone number. Mike Lesiuk VB Volleyball Convenor
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Dear Mr. Lonelyhearts: I read with interest an article in the July 9, 2019 issue of ‘The Winnipeg Free Press’ entitled “Divorce man-child beer sponge, find mature man” and immediately felt compelled to write in having found myself in a similar situation to Ready to See a Lawyer from Windsor Park. I took your ex-wife Ms. Lonelyhearts’ advice and dumped that wind sponge but I’m struggling to find someone new. What can I do? Help! I’ve been spending all these nights in the Village Green with Radar but he just doesn’t seem that into me. – Companionless on Connaught Dear Companionless: This is easy. Come to the Yacht Club Dance on August Long Weekend. Look past the man-child beer sponges and embrace the oasis of mature men and women with whom you can dance to the groovy sounds of the Retro Rhythm Review and the vibed out beats of the Sunset Soundsystem. If you can land a sailor you will have the added benefit of being taken for sunset cruises and hearing super funny jokes all the time. Only for you, a Lonelyhearts exclusive tip: get your ticket fast and hit the dance floor early. Check the ad in this issue for details about the party and how to get your ticket. You’ll walk in with a ticket in your hand This bike could be yours! The VB Club Raffle on August 3rd will and walk out with a hand in your hand. feature this as one of the bikes our group will be donating to this worthwhile fundraiser. Buy lots of tickets! Our regular group rides continue, leaving from the “Gate” at 08:00. When we have a larger group we may split into a “fast pack” who add a few kms to their route while they try to catch the “conversational bunch” at Lester Beach. At this writing the closest they have been is one minute behind. Our beginner/introductory rides continue weekdays at 10:00. We ride for an hour at an easy pace to introduce riders to group ride etiquette and safety. Riders should have a road bike in good condition, helmet, suitable gear and be prepared to ride at a minimum of 20kmh. All rides will go, weather permitting. Road bike tires don’t like wet roads. Information contact Bob Marshall 204 261-4292 cell, 204 756- 8255 VB land line [email protected]. 26 July 19, 2019 Victoria Beach HERALD Victoria Beach HERALD July 19, 2019 27
Many Thanks: Thank you to Francois Masse for fixing up the bike racks at the courts, and a big shout out to Herb Veilhaber for donating Tennis the lumber. And another big thanks again to Francois Masse for adding a retro touch to our new shed, it looks amazing! Lastly thank you to Dan Drybrough and Gord Bell for assisting with Talk changing the net on court 2! On another note thank you to Geoff Kirbyson for his junior doubles clinic and to Robert Kennedy for his lessons and his great This Week’s Highlights: efforts in the Rogers Rookie Tournament! The Masters Tennis Tournament took place with some incredible You can also follow us on Instagram @victoriabeachtennis or on tennis, with categories including men’s and women’s 40+, 55+, Twitter @ VB Tennis Club for daily update and pictures. and 65+, great job everybody! The Junior Tennis tournament Sam Drybrough (Head Tennis) also took place this week where all the young tennis players of VB to their talents to the court in a fun filled couple of days including some heart break but of course some big victories. Adult Round Robin takes place every Monday and Friday from 11:00 to 12:30. It’s a great time to get out and play some matches in a fun atmosphere. No need to book anything, just show up, sign up at the kiosk and play. It’s an entertaining activity for players of all levels. Looking for a good way to meet people and play some tennis, come on out Mondays and Fridays at 11:00! An outstanding number of participants have been playing at Round Robin lately -- great job everybody. July 15th Results: 1st place went to Phillip and Daryn 2nd place went to Randy and Lori 3rd place went to Nancy and Arabella/Meghan July 19 Results 1st place went to Derek Z and Jacquie 2nd place went to Lindsay D and John S 3rd place went to Phillip C and Nancy G Adult GVS is a fun-filled time with great music, laughter, smiles, and of course, some great tennis for all levels! Come on down and enjoy the fun every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays from 11:30 to 1:00. Junior GVS: now runs 3 times per week! Teens are welcome to GVS fun Monday, Wednesday and now Friday evenings from 6 to 7:30. 28 July 19, 2019 Victoria Beach HERALD Family Fitness at VB Whether you have a stroller or a child/children all ages are welcome to Family Fitness! It is run exactly like a bootcamp class only shorter with some modifications for the children or adults if needed. I hope to see you at my Bootcamp classes this summer!! For more information please call or text Julie McPetrie #204-979-2707. Where: We will meet at the Memorial Stage (by play structure) Time: 8:15-8:50am (classes may be subject to change so please check out the VB Herald weekly) When: July 26, 29, 31 August 2, 7, 9, 12, 16 As it is with any VB activity the classes are free with membership or day pass. Please wear your wristbands! Yes it’s early for some The Waterman Challenge tomorrow, but it needs to be before the regular bootcamp class at 9am and before the other children’s activities at 10am. There are no excuses Saturday, July 27th at high noon! for neglecting your fitness this summer…and now you can justify that snack at the bakery! Hmmm possibly! This year’s Waterman Challenge will be held on Saturday, July Julie McPetrie, CFC, BA Kinesiology 27. Registration will be open from 10:00 until 11:00 at the Victoria Beach Yacht Club deck. We’ll be collecting a small entrance fee of $20 per competitor payable by cash in support of the Lake Winnipeg Foundation. Races begin at 12:00 noon. The courses will be announced upon registration. There will be a windup BBQ following the awards at approximately 4:00. This is a family friendly fun event and we encourage everyone to attend! Even if you’ve never been on a stand up paddle board, we will get you going! Or, come cheer on the competitors! There will be a crash boat monitoring throughout the events for everyone’s safety. Bootcamp classes are continuing! Everything and anything that Follow us: @victoriabeachwatermanchallenge we do can be modified so are you ready for a challenge? I hope to see you at my Bootcamp classes this summer!! For more information please call or text Julie McPetrie at 204-979-2707 Cross Country Run Where: We will meet at the Memorial Stage (by play structure) Saturday August 10th Time: 9-10am (classes may change so check in the VB Herald weekly) Dust off your runners and get your track suit ready as the Cross- When: July 26, 29, 31 Country Run is coming up! August 2, 7, 9, 12, 16 Registration: 9:00 a.m. at the clubhouse Race Time: 9:30 a.m. sharp As it is with any VB activity the classes are free with membership Short course: Approximately 3km or day pass. Please wear your wristbands! Minimum age is 13 Long course: Approximately 5 km years old to attend with a parent/guardian’s signature. Don’t Family relay: (4 members/extended family) worry though, if you are younger you may attend “Family Fitness” Last year’s trophy winners please return them to the Johnson’s at at 8:15am with a parent or guardian. 309 3rd or bring them to the Clubhouse on August 10th Julie McPetrie, CFC, BA Kinesiology Thanks Shannon, Grace & Paul
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Summertime Special Valid until Only at Your Selkirk DQ Sept. 29, 2019 482.6664 Victoria Beach HERALD July 19, 2019 29 Victoria Beach 100th Anniversary History Hunt Race Get a team together for the History Hunt Race. It can be a Randy’s Water Service, Wayne’s Backhoe and Excavation - VB family, business, organization or friends. Give yourselves a team 100 T-shirts, Drew Allwright Contracting, Moonlight Inn gift name if you’d like, team T-shirts are optional. certificate, Harbour Master, Lake Winnipeg Foundation gift When: Tuesday, August 6, 1:00pm basket, Mitch Poirier Plumbing & Heating – 3 games in 1, Lakeside Where: Village Green start and end Surveillance, VB Golf Course – 2 rounds of golf, Barbara Lange Teams: Max of 4 runners/riders + 1 coach – Moonlight Special book, Lakehouse Treasures – beach bag and Entry fee: Free gift certificate, Victoria Beach Club – family membership for a Teams race to the locations of the Legacy Panels around the year, Ateah Realty – queen size quilt, and more are coming in! RM, from Saffie Road to Olafson Blvd. and a variety of locations The History Hunt Race map and questions will be available for in between. We provide a map of locations and 16 questions that all after the race, for those who want to explore at a more leisurely are answered on the 16 Legacy Panels. First teams back with all pace. the correct answers and all their team members win a VB Prize Pack. Rules: Max of 4 team members and 1 coach who stays at the Village Senior Tennis Open on Green All team members have to be present at start and finish No motorized transportation August Long Weekend Register on site before the event, by 12:45 Manitoba’s largest tennis tournament starts at 8:00am on If you are a business entering a team, they don’t have to be all Saturday August 3, 2019. Draw sheets will be posted on Saturday, your staff but at least one has to be staff and that can be the coach July 27th and will be taken down at 3pm on Thursday August 1. / chief strategist The draw will be posted at 3:00pm on Friday August 2. Judges decisions are final Don’t forget to follow us on twitter @vbtennisclub for match The businesses and organizations of VB have been generous in times, updates and other interesting tidbits. their donations to the “VB Prize Pack”. Please show your support John Heppenstall - Chair of them supporting you. Allan Morrish - Co - Chair Some of the donations so far: Putterʻs Dream Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Located @ HWY 59 & HWY 11 Open daily 10 am - 6 pm (weather permitting) ◆ 18 holes with different challenges and many flavors of ice cream! ◆ Birthday parties, field trips, special events! ◆ Fun for all ages!
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Contact Karen or Erik 204-754-2479 [email protected] 30 July 19, 2019 Victoria Beach HERALD Classifieds Classified ads are an affordable way of selling new or used items; Expanding your business; Sending your loved one a VB Yoga congratulations message or announcing the birth of your baby, grand baby or engagement. Cost is $12 for 25 words and $.25 for each additional word and can be paid by visa or m/c. Please Here is a full schedule of the remaining Yoga classes for the contact Lana at 204-292-2128 or email: jmeier@highspeedcrow. summer. Please remember that Monday & Friday there are 2 ca before Friday 4 p.m. classes 9:00AM & 10:45AM and on Wednesday there is ONLY BIKES WANTED - Please text 204 963 6659 if looking to discard ONE CLASS at 10AM. bikes. Will haul away for free (preferably in fall) those which are salvageable. July 26 - Adrienne (Yin/Yang) July 29 - Savannah (Slow & Deep) LOST: diamond earring NW corner Patricia and 8th. Does July 31 - Mackenzie (Modo Yoga) anyone have a metal detector? 204-227-6562 August 2 - Ash (Slow Flow) NEED A HANDYMAN? For prompt, courteous, and reliable August 5 - Lise (Modo Yoga) help call Mike’s Handyman Service at 204-799-1703. August 7 - Jane (Hatha Yoga) August 9 - Natasha (Yin/Yang Flow) LOST: 1 pair of black Arnette sunglasses, in the water at August 12 - Lise (Modo Yoga) Connaught Beach, just to the left of the public stairs between Fifth and Sixth Avenue. Owner very distraught! If found please August 14 - Ash (Slow Flow) call 204-295-1058 or drop off at 416 6th Avenue. August 16 - Keith (Mindfulness Yoga) Namaste! LOST: Men’s gold bracelet lost between East Beaches Social Scene and 4th Avenue. If found call 204 298-4133.
Rock Star Jewelry/KP Designs - JEWELRY SALE Sunday July 200 Swim Top Finishers 28th from 10am to 1pm. 214 4th Ave. Rain date Monday - July 29
Welcome back everyone - for another great summer!
VB/Wanasing Beach LAKEFRONTS 5 Clearwater ...... $34,900 51 Wabanong PENDING . $388,000 2 sheds,driveway in, cleared 27 Wabanong ...... $349,000 1 Evergreen REDUCED.....$17,900 21 McCord Dr. SOLD ...... $489,900 15 Mike Bay ...... $27,900 Victoria Beach Restricted Area 26 Evergreen ...... $49,900 221 6th Ave SOLD ...... $159,900 insul bunkie, hydro, well 64 Gibson Dr ...... $169,900 32 Zeglinski ...... $59,900 3 Thomas Dr. REDUCED .$149,900 Custom wood framed core-plast bldg on 220 8th Ave ...... $179,999 concrete footing, driveway in, cleared Solds in Victoria Beach 2018 Victoria Beach Non-Restricted Area 8 Balsam ...... 21 Irving 7 Ateah Rd ...... $249,000 6 Balsam ...... 28 Mike 2 Irving Dr ...... $209,900 211 1st Ave ...... 62 Hampton 75 Zeglinski SOLD...... $209,900 214 5th Ave ...... 57 Bayview 16 King Edward SOLD ..$249,900 304 8th Ave ...... 6 Eastshore 25 Stucky Dr. SOLD ...... $199,900 204 5th Ave ...... 22 Lakeview 22 Arthur Rd. Triple corner lot, 4 BR, across 4 Ateah ...... 78 Gibson from sandy beach in Wanasing ... $279,900 59 Hwy ...... 32 Ateah PTH Lots , Land & Acreage 1 Elm ...... 14 Ajax 3 Christopher SOLD ...... $62,900 10 Elm ...... 38 Wabanong
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